The Details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Senior Executive Support Officer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

You'll be providing high-level executive and business support to the General Manager Operations and senior staff, including drafting complex business documents, correspondence and reports, as well as providing detailed advice in relation to business issues, initiatives and proposals to contribute to the achievement of Directorate goals and objectives.

You'll also:

• Lead the strategic coordination and support for the preparation and analysis of departmental budgets, operational plans and quarterly reporting 
• Communicate and maintain strong relationships with all levels of staff, on various mediums, to keep team members well informed of the important messages, and vital information
• Manage customer escalations, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate professional responses and ensure matters are resolved within appropriate time frames
• Liaise with Councillors, departmental officers, customers and residents, using a high degree of judgement, initiative and confidentiality, exercising diplomacy when dealing with issues of a sensitive or political nature.

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About you

You can bring your considerable experience providing high level executive and business support to executive and senior leaders, substantial experience coordinating, researching and investigating matters, and strong attention to detail in producing findings and reports in a politically sensitive environment.

You'll also bring:

• Comprehensive experience providing detailed industry advice to senior leaders to ensure compliance with governance and legislative requirements
• High level ability to apply critical thinking, reasoning, evaluation and decision-making skills
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills e.g. preparing high-level correspondence and reports
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism, particularly when dealing with issues of a highly political and sensitive nature
• Highly developed people and relationship skills with demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate outcomes, contributing to a positive work environment with a strong focus on provision of quality customer service
• Ability to remain adaptable and flexible in a dynamic office environment.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.